Multi caliber suppressor

[dogtown tom]

im not sure if it needs a booster. I have been watching videos of people shooting them on Glocks and sigs and other semi autos with just direct thread

"Direct thread" doesn't mean there isn't a mount.
It's just the method to attach: Pistol>Mount>Silencer

For the SiCo 46M that could be a number of different mounts depending on the host firearm(s).

 

[GatorHunter]

Ok so the consensus is I’ll need at least 2 suppressors. I think I’m going to go with the hybrid 46m for rifles. What’s a top choice for pistols? I have pistols in 9mm, 40, 45, 10mm and 460 Rowland. On a side note, can the pistol suppressor be used on PCC’s?

 

[greyling22]

Yes, but you typically need a spacer or something to fix the booster so it no longer boosts.

Rugged, Griffin, silencerco all male good 45 cal cans. I'm sure there are others

 

[GatorHunter]

Yes, but you typically need a spacer or something to fix the booster so it no longer boosts.

Rugged, Griffin, silencerco all male good 45 cal cans. I'm sure there are others

mid I go with the hybrid 46 the price difference helps toward a pistol suppressor

 

[dogtown tom]

Ok so the consensus is I’ll need at least 2 suppressors. I think I’m going to go with the hybrid 46m for rifles. What’s a top choice for pistols?

I tell customers to factor in the cost and availability of mounts and muzzle devices when shopping.
The most popular pistols cans I've sold or transferred over the last five years are the Rugged Obsidian 9 and 45. Part of that popularity has to do with promos and sales.

I have pistols in 9mm, 40, 45, 10mm and 460 Rowland.

The 460 Rowland has a bullet diameter of .451 I believe. You'll have to use a .46 cal can on it.

On a side note, can the pistol suppressor be used on PCC’s?

As long as the silencer is rated for that "pistol" caliber, sure.
The silencer doesn't know what its been attached to.
Being that you can have a "pistol" in .308, 5.56, 7.62x39 which are typically rifle calibers.....you darn well better read the manufacturers ratings.

 

[GatorHunter]

I tell customers to factor in the cost and availability of mounts and muzzle devices when shopping.
The most popular pistols cans I've sold or transferred over the last five years are the Rugged Obsidian 9 and 45. Part of that popularity has to do with promos and sales.



The 460 Rowland has a bullet diameter of .451 I believe. You'll have to use a .46 cal can on it.




As long as the silencer is rated for that "pistol" caliber, sure.
The silencer doesn't know what its been attached to.
Being that you can have a "pistol" in .308, 5.56, 7.62x39 which are typically rifle calibers.....you darn well better read the manufacturers ratings.

the 460 Rowland is .451. It’s just a high pressure 45acp. I have been looking at mounts. I only have 4 thread patterns for all my rifles. The hardest to find is actually my 458 socom which is 5/8x32

 

[dogtown tom]

the 460 Rowland is .451. It’s just a high pressure 45acp.....

Which may be the reason to go with a larger, heavier can.

 

[GatorHunter]

Which may be the reason to go with a larger, heavier can.

i think I’ll go with everyone’s advise. I’m going to get a suppressor like the hybrid 46 or the dead air for rifles and then I’m looking at the silencerco omega 45 for a pistol suppressor. Once I can save up again I’ll start looking at more caliber specific suppressors

 

[mavracer]

i think I’ll go with everyone’s advise. I’m going to get a suppressor like the hybrid 46 or the dead air for rifles and then I’m looking at the silencerco omega 45 for a pistol suppressor. Once I can save up again I’ll start looking at more caliber specific suppressors

I'm still thinking I want to get a can for my 450 Bushmaster, it's gonna have to wait till I get a better paying retirement gig. Papa's daycare while rewarding doesn't pay well.

 

[dogtown tom]

i think I’ll go with everyone’s advise. I’m going to get a suppressor like the hybrid 46 or the dead air for rifles and then I’m looking at the silencerco omega 45 for a pistol suppressor. Once I can save up again I’ll start looking at more caliber specific suppressors

When I'm elected King, I'll require that the first silencer anyone ever gets is a rimfire can.

 

[Soonerpesek]

I’m going to get a suppressor like the hybrid 46 or the dead air for rifles and then I’m looking at the silencerco omega 45 for a pistol suppressor.

If it matters--- the Omega is a welded unit (can't take it apart to clean it), while the Octane comes apart rather easily to clean...just FYI...

 

[GatorHunter]

If it matters--- the Omega is a welded unit (can't take it apart to clean it), while the Octane comes apart rather easily to clean...just FYI...

good to know. Thank you. I’m still on a huge learning curve with suppressors. While I know more than I’ll ever be able to remember about guns and ammo and hunting, suppressors are totally new to me.

 

[GatorHunter]

When I'm elected King, I'll require that the first silencer anyone ever gets is a rimfire can.

i was at the gun shop yesterday and they have a couple rimfire suppressors fairly cheap. They had one silencerco warlock 22 left in stock. I almost bought it but decided I want my rifle suppressor first. Back to doing side work I guess. Just another expensive part of the hobby I’ll have to save for.

 

[mavracer]

They had one silencerco warlock 22 left in stock.

Careful about impulse buying suppressors the $200 fee to exorcise your right is non refundable lol.
The Warlock is a good can I have one and love it, it's very quiet and insanely light, but the aluminum baffles can't be cleaned in ultrasonic cleaner. If you're a high volume shooter and/or not that concerned about weight the Spectre is basically the same can with steel baffles. They're about $50 more and weigh a whopping 6 oz and I have one of them also.
Suppressed 22s are the best part of shooting suppressed.

 

[GatorHunter]

Between me and the kids we do shoot a lot of 22

 

[mavracer]

I love being able to instruct the kiddos without having to deal with ear protection.

 

[8Ball_99]

I'd also say your going to want a pistol can. The hybrid cans are pretty bulky and heavy. Honestly even a 45 can is kind of big on a typical 9mm pistol. But a good .45 can will cover most any pistol. If you aren't shooting cast you normally don't need to clean a center fire can. The welded cans tend to be smaller and stronger also. If you are going to only have one for all your pistols a user serviceable isn't a bad idea. You never know. Down the road you might want to shoot some cast or powder coated bullets through your suppressor.

If you want a .22 can. My vote would be a Dead air mask .22 i have three of them. They are great .22 cans. Small, quiet, steel baffles and rated for .22mag, .17hmr and even 5.7x28

 

[starnbar]

YHM makes some good suppressors and as far as cleaning if you have a ultrasonic machine 30 minutes will have it super clean and most of their suppressors are auto rated.

 

[GatorHunter]

I'd also say your going to want a pistol can. The hybrid cans are pretty bulky and heavy. Honestly even a 45 can is kind of big on a typical 9mm pistol. But a good .45 can will cover most any pistol. If you aren't shooting cast you normally don't need to clean a center fire can. The welded cans tend to be smaller and stronger also. If you are going to only have one for all your pistols a user serviceable isn't a bad idea. You never know. Down the road you might want to shoot some cast or powder coated bullets through your suppressor.

If you want a .22 can. My vote would be a Dead air mask .22 i have three of them. They are great .22 cans. Small, quiet, steel baffles and rated for .22mag, .17hmr and even 5.7x28

I shoot a lot of powder coated bullets in everything. I have a huge supply of lead so I load a ton of cast bullets

 

[8Ball_99]

I shoot a lot of powder coated bullets in everything. I have a huge supply of lead so I load a ton of cast bullets

Yeah in that case diffentily get a user serviceable suppressor. If you stick to atleast plated bullets it doesn't matter. But for cast and powder coated you will need to clean it regularly. Dip method is the best way to remove lead build up. You can Google it for details. Basically you soak the baffles in 50% white vinegar and 50% hydrogen proxide. That mixture dissolves the lead. It's how I clean my .22 baffles because I shoot lead in those all the time. I just put them in a Mason jar and let them soak over night. Ultrasonic cleaner doesn't do much for lead build up. The dip method works great though. But do not clean aluminum that way. It will pit it.

 

[mavracer]

Whilst shopping for a can for my 450 Bushmaster I found out the Rugged Obsidian 45 is rated for 450 supers with a 16" barrel. Might be worth a look for you, it is user serviceable.

 

[GatorHunter]

Yeah in that case diffentily get a user serviceable suppressor. If you stick to atleast plated bullets it doesn't matter. But for cast and powder coated you will need to clean it regularly. Dip method is the best way to remove lead build up. You can Google it for details. Basically you soak the baffles in 50% white vinegar and 50% hydrogen proxide. That mixture dissolves the lead. It's how I clean my .22 baffles because I shoot lead in those all the time. I just put them in a Mason jar and let them soak over night. Ultrasonic cleaner doesn't do much for lead build up. The dip method works great though. But do not clean aluminum that way. It will pit it.

Thanks for that info. I’m going to have to work on all 3 suppressors. I think I’m going to make sure all 3 are serviceable. I shoot cast through my 458 socom a lot too